Glue Gun Wax Seals: pros and cons

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3 жыл бұрын

I've promised a discussion on my thoughts on the glue gun wax seal delivery...so here it is. I know some have other opinions, and the good thing is - that's okay! Different folks have different priorities, so different approaches work for us all. Fortunately for the people who make all the goodies....we ARE all different so they can make all kinds of fun supplies, eh? Blog post with more info and pinnable images: bit.ly/2PiIKd7
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@islandercirce2 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it's not just the end product that's important but enjoying the process. Thank you for another helpful video.

@georgesgentry5835 3 жыл бұрын

Nice of you to test these things out Sandy. I'll stick with the candle too. Good to see the seal in one piece, lol. You always brighten my day.

@LizBgood 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million Sandy. I tried to send a couple like that myself and they also got pretty messed up in the mail, so I too am looking for other ways to use my seals on cards. Your info was great! I won't try using my seals with a glue gun thanks to your help.

@annawagner7457 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for my card! The seal on my envelope had a very minor smear from running through a machine. It wasn't a big issue.

@sheryldenise4478 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for doing the research and saving us time and money! 👍🏻👍🏻

@MrsWookiesWanderings 3 жыл бұрын

Fascinating! Appreciate your videos and research.

@patriciaregister7835 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information. You answered all the questions that I had. Again Thank you

@ssfoster95 6 ай бұрын

Also in regards to postage any letter thicker than 1/4” will require extra postage. They sell non-machinable stamps that cover the extra fee. Also it is wise to write on the envelope please hand cancel. I am going to get a stamp so I can just stamp it on the envelope instead of having to write it every time.

@sandysyoutube3810 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I was considering a glue gun to do seals. Think I will go back to the wax furnace. Would love to receive on of your beautiful creations!

@denisekinsley3554 3 жыл бұрын

When I first heard about it, I thought glue guns would be the way to go (especially since I have one that is dying of loneliness) but after searching out other videos, and now seeing yours, I know that’s not going to be my method of choice. I was all set to get one of those little furnaces but saw a reviewer who said the wooden frame of theirs caught on fire and that scared me off that idea. Going to rewatch your first wax seal video and pay closer attention to your experience with it. I have some of the wickless candles and will probably just try the lighter method - melting the wax directly over the envelope - since I am generally going to be doing only a few at a time. Thanks so much for your detailed videos on the subject, I am fascinated with wax seals and trying to learn as much as I can.

@SandyAllnock1 3 жыл бұрын

That’s probably a good way to go 👍🏻

@2CraftySeniors Жыл бұрын

I always seem to be late to the party. LOL Anyway... just having a look at wax seals to use them in my journals. Because I use oxygen, I can't have the candle type, so was looking at this as an alternative. I only would do one or two seals each time, so heat wouldn't be a big deal. I've just seen that you have a playlist of wax seal stuff, so am going to go have a look to see if my questions on glue gun sealing are answered anywhere there. Thank you for addressing this. It's been very helpful. I'm glad we aren't charged extra for hand cancelling in Canada... at least not yet. ;) I send "fat" cards out quite often and have them hand cancelled each time while I wait at the counter. I pay extra for weight and sometimes for thickness, but haven't had any trouble having them hand cancelled right away. Once that's done, they don't go through any machines as they travel to their destination. Not one of my cards has been wrecked along the way... but I've never put a seal on the envelope either, so have no idea how that might go.

@madmonksmekshop4451 Жыл бұрын

Great info and insights! 20 cent letters sound like a dream to me - for those letters it would be $1.20 in Australia.

@w.vangaal1077 3 жыл бұрын

We, in the Netherlands/europe don't have to pay extra postage for handeling we pay by weight. So if the seal is light enough i won't cost me extra money. They sometimes will tell you not to use wax seals on your envelops because they will fall off or won't survive the trip.. (so only use the expensive stuff) so I was surprised when yours arrived without a hitch.

@MariaNyceDesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Great & appreciated wax seal info.!!! Blessings & hugs!!!

@NancySimonds 4 ай бұрын

I wish I had seen this before getting sticks and seal. What a mess. I agree with you totally!😢

@TertiaryButyl 4 ай бұрын

Informative video, thank you!

@karenzemko6518 3 жыл бұрын

As I watched this, I wondered if the glue gun (even on low heat) is too hot. My thought was maybe to do a couple envelopes with the wax, then go back and stamp them when they've had a few seconds to cool. Just my thought, although the cleaning process will still be an issue. TFS I always learn something new!

@SandyAllnock1 3 жыл бұрын

Yup too many issues to spend more brain cells on alternatives. 🤣

@susiestaats7838 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandy. May I suggest you either write or stamp "Hand Cancel" on the envelope. I'm not sure if it is a human or a machine that looks at the amount of postage and determines how the envelope travels through the post office system. Of course your pristine envelope art is now marred by "Hand Cancel",

@bridgethaig8923 Жыл бұрын

For the wax glue stick oozing out, maybe you can make a rest for the gun where it's placed upside down or I have pulled the stick back a bit before putting it down.

@uhmmhellno 3 жыл бұрын

Like you not enjoying the glue gun creation, the glue gun is not nearly as satisfying as your bowl and candle to watch. Still a worthwhile experiment!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandy, I love your channel, bust just so you know, if ever you send to the U.K., there is an automatic £8 handling fee for any underpayment, plus the underpaid postage.

@SandyAllnock1 3 жыл бұрын

Yeesh! Well no one I sent them to said there was any postage due, fortunately.

@michellenolan6435 3 жыл бұрын

oops! didn't know about the extra postage for the wax seal-yikes! I just sent out my son's grad announcements and invitations. Hope they get to where they need to go. good to know about the glue guns. I'll stick with my dripping method.

@jeanannmoale7295 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for opening the world of wax seals. I have really enjoyed the info. I have collected some via sales over the years. Your videos have made me get them out and play. One of my first attempts was on a hand delivered card. The recipient was very impressed. Have you tried using colored glue gun sticks to make a seal? I haven't as yet, but...

@SandyAllnock1 3 жыл бұрын

Glue gun adhesive doesn’t have the resin in it that’s needed.

@ssfoster95 6 ай бұрын

Many people use ice packs to cool the stamp head so that might be an option.

@nanf1136 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this….so interesting. 💌

@debiwaleski1797 3 жыл бұрын

I don't see the wax seal play list you mentioned in the video. I would be interested in seeing those videos.

@SandyAllnock1 3 жыл бұрын

Oops! Just added it. 👍🏻

@tb770 3 ай бұрын

Have you tried cooling the stamp with other methods besides ziplock with ice? I know the fastest way to chill drinks is submerging in ice *water* and with the water swirling rapidly. For instance at some grocery stores they have wine bottle coolers that you insert the bottle into and it spins ice water around it and the whole bottle is cooled very quickly. Maybe a cup/small bucket with ice+water would work better. Submerge the stamp end and swirl/stir?

@lindahyden 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. Now I agree with you that I won't use my glue gun with the wax seals, however, I did want to know which glue gun you prefer to use with regular glue?

@SandyAllnock1 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve actually never had a glue gun til now…i bought both just to find out I didn’t like using them 🤣🤣🤣 Just call me a canary in the coal mine.

@HulaHeart 8 ай бұрын

As much as I love the idea of the glue gun, the candle works better for my process. I am picky with how the seals look so it’s nice to be able to reheat the wax in the spoon. I also love marbling the colors and adding glitter, foil, dried flowers, etc. in the spoon. 🕯️ 🥄

@SandyAllnock1 8 ай бұрын

❤️

@Jp421JP 9 ай бұрын

Do you have to special mail them? I’d be afraid PO machines might rip them off

@user-qh2mx2hu2l 7 ай бұрын

Would using an ice block (used in packing) and a 2nd seal help this process? I'm curious for your input as I have decided to use wax seals for my business to my customers. I am thinking that if I set the seals on the ice block and rotate between the two, it will achieve the cooling process to the desired time frame.

@SandyAllnock1 7 ай бұрын

Probably would 👍🏻

@jamusgit 6 ай бұрын

Can we cut up the wax sticks to use on the heating spoon? Is it the same thing? Because the wax sticks seem a bit stringy than the pellets

@SandyAllnock1 6 ай бұрын

Yes, I don't use a glue gun anymore so I just chop up the sticks :)

@superfunnycontent1885 2 жыл бұрын

does your glue gun have a low level and high level? I heard that if your gun as a low level setting that it'll work great and not heat the wax too much

@SandyAllnock1 2 жыл бұрын

It wax on the low setting.

@sm355572 3 жыл бұрын

Sandy, If you can’t incorporate the wax seal on the front of the card or on the envelope (because it gets removed when the stamp is machineable), what you can do is put it as a tramp stamp on the back of the card That’s what I do! I have a “thank you” or “made with love” or “for you” wax seal on the back side of my card at the bottom. I’m planning to get a customized “Made by Sphoorti” stamp made so I can use that as my wax seal ☺️ Also, if you have one of those cool packs that are softer to use / more pliable (like with the gel beads / liquid inside), it’s less of a struggle trying to cool the stamp down. (Since ice in a ziploc bag is harder to work with and requires both hands, where as if you have a cold pack with gel - you can just put the stamp in top and it will stay and cool itself.

@njofei Жыл бұрын

The post office will allow you to pay more postage and the envelope will not go through the machine.

@AmbidextrousCrafter 7 ай бұрын

Hi Sandy, MG here. I was wondering if you could use the glue gun wax seal without the glue gun and heating it directly over a tea light candle flame like you would a Wickless wax stick? I’m currently doing research between wick and Wickless wax sticks and I definitely do not want to use a glue gun or invest in one.

@SandyAllnock1 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely - the glue gun is really not my favorite way to do it. I like it oldstyle over a candle unless I need to make a ton for something. (Because its slower with candles.) You can get a little holder that'll hold the spoon above the flame and that can help too (they aren't pricey) - amzn.to/3RDQMKV

@mariathesabacsarsa2507 2 жыл бұрын

Are the wax you're using is the same with an ordinary glue stick but colored?

@SandyAllnock1 2 жыл бұрын

No they’re formulated differently.

@4chencookie1 3 жыл бұрын

It doesn't sound like you will be doing the glue gune method, but what about pre-making the seals on the side with clear glue stick, paint, and glue/tape on envelope. I know it defeats the whole seal thing, but it might work in a pinch???

@SandyAllnock1 3 жыл бұрын

No… that ends up just looking like a weird sticker. Not exactly what I’m trying to communicate.

@4chencookie1 3 жыл бұрын

@@SandyAllnock1 haaaa...thank you for sharing that. I won't need to try it out now.

@TinaA8863 2 жыл бұрын

@@SandyAllnock1 That is so true. I was planning to order a glue gun on Monday, but then I saw these examples of pre-made wax seals being sticked on already sealed envelopes with tapes and was thinking- what's the point? Now you're paying for the wax and for the tape, plus you completely lose the raw and natural touch wax seals bring. It looks like plastic stuck on paper. Before (when using a spoon and candle) I always felt disappointed when the seal wouldn't come out "perfect" - by that I mean full circle. Now I actually prefer it. Even a few drops of wax here and there on the envelope. Anyhow- thank you for sharing. I may just like you have wished to speed up the process, but in the end may loose what makes the seal so special. Very insightful video. Thank you!

@Anne-tq9li 3 жыл бұрын

My post office told me that the extra .20 would ensure no machines would be involved.

@SandyAllnock1 3 жыл бұрын

Mine assured me of that as well but apparently that didn’t happen.

@sherrywoods4630 3 жыл бұрын

Re: the cooling of the stamp - doesn’t the stamp also get hot when you use the heated wax? You don’t have to cool the stamp when you use the heated wax? Decisions, decisions.... Already have a mini glue gun.... something just cool about melting wax in the spoon.....

@poodlebone 3 жыл бұрын

My guess is that because it takes longer to melt the wax using a candle, the stamp has time to cool down between uses. With the glue gun it's ready to go so much sooner.

@SandyAllnock1 3 жыл бұрын

The difference is that when you use the wax in a spoon, it takes longer in between each seal. So it has time to cool down. The glue gun is quicker by a little bit so it becomes a real problem.

@_XomBae_ 10 ай бұрын

OR ☝️have a few of the same stamp😗 rotate so they can cool… that’s of course if you want all your letters to have the same seal. But that is for sure a faster option 😉 And or get one them mini battery operated refrigerators for makeup to keep them in on your desk. They can hold like 6 of those stamps. Depending on how small or big you want your mini refrigerator to be they are small like 6-9 inches usually. But there are so many out there. Or you could use an ice bin with a tray on top with the 3-5 of the same stamper place them stamp down on the tray as you’re working. Just some ideas I think the first two ideas I had would be best.

@SandyAllnock1 10 ай бұрын

Good tips! I only do one or two at a time but I’ll try these if I have a big lot sometime 👍🏻

@bridgethaig8923 Жыл бұрын

Also you have to remember when using seals like this, we didn't have machines for them to run through. A man carrying a bag with mail in it delivered them by hand. Think of your romance novels.

@areejps 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful thank you, because I do not have wax candle, I use the original glue gun with the transparent glue stick that come with it, after heating the glue, I put the hot glue in the wax spoon and mix it with any eye shadow color, heat it a bit on candle then pour it and seal it, it is very effective and easy.. Especially for people who can nod find wax candle around them.. I also sometimes I use hair removal wax ...

@rosejohnson973 3 жыл бұрын

seal?

@4551mac 8 ай бұрын

interesting - but the closed caption wording is nothing like the video...

@SandyAllnock1 8 ай бұрын

Their caption system is pretty bad isnt it?

@dingfriesaredone 3 жыл бұрын

What a racquet. It shouldn’t depend on who touches it, it should be a yes extra postage or no extra postage. If you paid for hand cancel then the wax seal should be intact. If I did my job the same way the Post Office did their job I would have been fired. A lot of excuses.

@SandyAllnock1 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure it’s the fault of individual postal workers - they’re stretched really far and if they’ve got a whole bin of mail that got sorted into the machine mail before it touched them, they would have no reason to double check it. Who knows where along the line it might’ve had a problem.